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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers has chosen Siete is an elbow spamming faggot. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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142 lbs
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163 cm
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Chambers! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yazerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chambers sprawls well initially but Yazerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Chambers regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yazerman throwing strikes but missing. Yazerman postures up.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving. Yazerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Chambers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Chambers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yazerman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Chambers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Chambers is controlling Yazerman's trapped leg to prevent Yazerman from advancing to side control. Yazerman slips a nice elbow through Chambers's hands, connecting with Chambers's forehead. Yazerman is looking for a kimura here.
Chambers is looking for a sweep. Yazerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chambers trying to control here.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Yazerman has control of the leg. Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yazerman. Yazerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Yazerman seems to be working for a kimura but Chambers defends the submission attempt. Yazerman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Chambers has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chambers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chambers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yazerman smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Yazerman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yazerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Yazerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Yazerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yazerman lands in his opponent's guard. Chambers wants to sweep but no luck. Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chambers is looking to stand up but Yazerman isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chambers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yazerman trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom. Yazerman looking to pass the guard. Chambers wants to stand up but Yazerman is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Yazerman shoots in and drives through. Chambers sprawls well. Yazerman tries for a takedown but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Yazerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chambers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chambers looks gassed! Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chambers stuffs the takedown. Yazerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Chambers shoots and misses and Yazerman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chambers's guard now. Yazerman stands up and waves to Chambers to follow him. Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yazerman to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yazerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chambers wants to clinch but Yazerman slips to the side and Yazerman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chambers's guard now. Yazerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chambers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chambers is trying to control the position but Yazerman postures up. Edward Yazerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yazerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yazerman is working Chambers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Chambers is looking to stand up but Yazerman isn't so interested in that idea. Yazerman trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom. Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yazerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yazerman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chambers is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Chambers tries to clinch but fails miserably and Yazerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yazerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yazerman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Yazerman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chambers to get to his feet. Chambers stuffs the takedown. Chambers is looking to clinch. Yazerman tries for a takedown but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chambers misses with a takedown and Yazerman counters with a single leg into guard. Chambers didn't expect that. Chambers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yazerman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Chambers is looking to clinch but Yazerman is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chambers gets caught flat footed, as Yazerman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yazerman scoring with punches to the head and body. Yazerman works a leg free and moves into half guard. Chambers pushes Yazerman off and gets back to his feet. Chambers stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Yazerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chambers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yazerman shoots and misses and Chambers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Yazerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yazerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Yazerman controlling the position well. Chambers trying to control from half guard but Yazerman is working away. Chambers sitting and controlling from the half guard. Chambers wants to stand but Yazerman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Yazerman tries to get to full guard but Chambers has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Yazerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chambers tries to close the distance and clinch but Yazerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yazerman dives in and grabs Chambers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes down on Yazerman's head and hops out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yazerman misses with a takedown attempt and Chambers moves into the clinch. Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yazerman.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Yazerman blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chambers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yazerman was covering up waiting for the punch and Chambers finishes the takedown easily into guard. Yazerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Yazerman won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yazerman wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yazerman trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yazerman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chambers! Chambers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Chambers is working to get back to half guard.
Yazerman trying to control but Chambers is having none of it. Chambers is in a horrible position here. Yazerman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yazerman won't let Chambers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yazerman looking to control but Chambers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chambers gets back to half guard. Yazerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chambers is just riding it out for now. Yazerman eventually gives up the hold. Yazerman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Yazerman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chambers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but Yazerman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yazerman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Chambers trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chambers wants to control but Yazerman is having none of it. Chambers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yazerman working Chambers over with strikes here. Chambers really wants to buck Yazerman off and get back to his feet. Yazerman avoids the attempt from Chambers to control. A nice elbow there by Yazerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Yazerman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jake Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yazerman looking to secure an arm triangle but Chambers defends it well. Chambers tries to get back to half guard but can't. Yazerman lands with some strikes. Yazerman working Chambers over with strikes here. Chambers wants to get back to his feet.
Yazerman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Yazerman takes Chambers's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chambers is in trouble.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Yazerman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yazerman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Yazerman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
60% |
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